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We chose this place because it's a very short walk to Kyoto Station and features Japanese-style rooms. Located in the busiest part of town, our room was nevertheless very quiet and spacious. Service was excellent. We didn't eat here, so can't comment on the meals. The veranda furnishings were a bit sparse, but everything else was fine. Note: Japanese-style rooms,...

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hotesano, 支配人 at Hotel Sanoya, responded to this review

Thank you for your staying our hotel and good review.
We try to good service for our guest every day.
please again to visit our hotel and kyoto.

I visited Kyoto with my family, and I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel. The room was quite spacious and clean, and had a traditional Japanese feel to it (genkan, tatami, low table, ofuro). The face/hand washing area was also huge, with separate doors to the bathing area and the toilet. I tried the public bath, but it was disappointing...

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hotesano, 支配人 at Hotel Sanoya, responded to this review

Thank you for your staying and good review.
and we`re so sorry for you couldn`t use to toliet.
Our hotel have a curfew for security at night.
we`re going to do good service for our guest every day.
If come to japan please visit to our hotel again.
We`re looking forward to your visit and your good luck.
Thank you.

A ryokan-style hotel with modern facilities. The room was quite spacious and comfortable, with a private bathroom and a reasonably sized fridge. Love the ambience of a japanese-style room. Also offers public bath facilities. Location is in close proximity to Kyoto Station and Kyoto Tower (3-5 minutes walking distance). There is an staircase entrance to Kyoto Station's underground shopping mall...

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hotesano, 支配人 at Hotel Sanoya, responded to this review

Thank you for your staying and very good review for our hotel.
We`re going to try more good service and facilities.
If you come to kyoto again,please come to our hotel.
We`re looking forward to your visit.
Please good luck.
Thank you.

Nice ryokan style hotel with private bathroom. Our room is roomy with 3 separate sections. We had dinner (kaiseiki and shabu shabu) and breakfast. We love grilled fish served during breakfast very much. If you traveling with kids please choose shabu or sukiyaki for dinner. This hotel is located about 2 mins walk from the central exit of kyoto station....

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hotesano, 支配人 at Hotel Sanoya, responded to this review

Thank you for your stay and great review.
We`re going to prepare more good dinner and breakfast.
and try to good service.please again visit kyoto and our hotel.
Good luck for your life.

We booked in November and had difficulty finding anything luxurious. However, we know that even a 3* Pension in Japan offers acceptable service. So we took this hotel for our first two nights.
It is within 10 minutes walk from the Kyoto JR station. The breakfast was OK. We had our meals at recommended restaurants and did the tours.

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hotesano, 支配人 at Hotel Sanoya, responded to this review

Thank you very much for staying overnight.
And I received a good word.
Customer individuals have have time even a little comfortably, and I always make an effort and go in order to eat a good dish, so if there is a case that I can come to Kyoto again, please come near. I'm waiting.

This hotel/ryokan is a good find. Nice atmosphere. Staff speaks very limited english, but with a little bit of effort we can understand each other.
Location is very close to Kyoto Station, but there is no elevator access to the station from the closest entry. So be prepared to heavy lifting your luggage at least twice when check in and...

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Thank you for your stay and review.
we`re looking forward to your visit again.
and good luck for your life.

If you are looking for a good price Ryokan close to the central train JR Kyoto station, this is your choice. Rooms are big and clean. Very well prepare with all amenities you may need (included your Kymonos!). Service is good and attentive. The common baths are OK. You have a big lobby with good resting-waiting areas.
Around the hotel...

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hotesano, 支配人 at Hotel Sanoya, responded to this review

Thank you for your stay and good review.
we`re going to try a good service for our guest every days.
please visit again to japan and our hotel.
we`re looking forward to your visit.
and good luck for your life

Room was ryokan-style, but overall the hotel had a modern feeling to it. Spacious room. Very convenient location a few minutes walk from Kyoto station. The public bath was clean and well-maintained.
We were disappointed because our reservation included breakfast, but the breakfast area was closed due to maintenance.

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hotesano, 支配人 at Hotel Sanoya, responded to this review

Thank you for your stay and your review.
and we`re so sorry for your breakfast.
we showed you breakrast time in 7:00,7:30,8:00am when checking in
we was dicided breakfast time by guest.because our breakfast is not a buffet.
The restarant was opeded from 7:00 to 9:00 for breakfast
we more try good service for our guset
please again to visit....

friendly services and easy to any sightseeing. it is close large-scale tax-free shop and Kyoto station, so even rainy you also can enjoy your time. you also can experiment culture, especial as public bath room with your family or Tatami bed.

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hotesano, 支配人 at Hotel Sanoya, responded to this review

Thank you for your stay and your good review for our hotel.
We`re going to try every time to give a good service for our guest.
Please visit again to kyoto and our ryokan.
we`re looking forward to your visit.
and please take care for your life.

We found the Ryokan Sanoya comfortable, clean, and conveniently near to the the JR Kyoto station and Yodobashi, and had an enjoyable 2 night stay:) We booked the traditional Japanese room with 4 futons on tatami mats so that the kids and baby could roll around safely at night and we were too tired to mind that the futons can...

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hotesano, 支配人 at Hotel Sanoya, responded to this review

Thank you for your stay and very good review.
we more try good service and delicious food for guest.
please visit again to kyoto.
we`re looking forward to you visit.
I know black alley Remen.It`s very good.
Thank you

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Shimogyo-ku

Shimogyo-ku is centered around the busy train hub, Kyoto Station. A nexus for commerce, shopping, dining, and hotels, the Shimogyo-ku area is infused with tourists and local business travelers, making it a competitive location for ever-new commercial structures. The shops and cafes here are chic and trendy, as a result, with many recognizable chains. Commuters flood the Shimogyo-ku area twice a day, and with Kyoto Station itself being a modern mega-complex and an architectural marvel, this neighborhood is one of the most contemporary and energetic areas that the city has to offer. Buildings here look futuristic, and huge department stores, shopping arcades, and public meeting spaces provide every possible convenience. It is also nearly the only place in Kyoto where rooftop dining and socializing is available, completing its modern tone.

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